The 10 most dramatic moments in pro cycling in 2023

Primoz Roglic during the stage 20 time trial of the 2023 Giro d'Italia and Alison Jackson sprinting to victory at Paris-Roubaix Femmes
Primoz Roglic during the stage 20 time trial of the 2023 Giro d'Italia and Alison Jackson sprinting to victory at Paris-Roubaix Femmes (Image credit: Getty Images)

There was scarcely a dull moment. From January to October, from the Tour Down Under to the Tour of Guangxi, it was another breathless road season, with just about every race throwing up drama and discussion.

Even though there are some dominant forces in the men’s and women’s pelotons – riders like Demi Vollering, Remco Evenepoel, Tadej Pogačar and Lotte Kopecky – there were still upsets and surprises aplenty across the campaign.

Kirsten Frattini
Deputy Editor

Kirsten Frattini is the Deputy Editor of Cyclingnews, overseeing the global racing content plan.

Kirsten has a background in Kinesiology and Health Science. She has been involved in cycling from the community and grassroots level to professional cycling's biggest races, reporting on the WorldTour, Spring Classics, Tours de France, World Championships and Olympic Games.

She began her sports journalism career with Cyclingnews as a North American Correspondent in 2006. In 2018, Kirsten became Women's Editor – overseeing the content strategy, race coverage and growth of women's professional cycling – before becoming Deputy Editor in 2023.